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Can AI Turn $1,000 Into $10,000? My AI Stock Picking Experiment

My AI stock picking experiment: can four AI models grow $1,000 into $10,000 on Lightyear? I post honest, not-advice weekly updates.
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June 3, 2026
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New on Mobbin June 2026: Lumy, Hype and the Liquid Glass Wave

Last updated: 1 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This post contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral …
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June 1, 2026
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Flare-Up Goldsmiths CCA Review: London’s First Crip Art Survey

Last updated: 31 May 2026 By Tristan · Arts, exhibitions and creative culture This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice. This article contains affiliate …
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May 31, 2026
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Energy Price Cap July 2026: 13% Rise and What you can do

Last updated: 27 August 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Update, 27 August 2026: this page covers the July to September 2026 cap, which has now been superseded. Ofgem confirmed the …
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May 30, 2026
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How Much Does Grubby Cost? UK Pricing Breakdown 2026

Last updated: 7 August 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance The number one question people ask about Grubby is simple: how much does Grubby cost? The number two question, naturally, is …
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May 25, 2026
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HP Colour Laser 150nw Review UK 2026: Do Not Buy

Last updated: 24 May 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice. This article contains affiliate …
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May 24, 2026

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Last updated: 19 July 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have been overpaying my Nationwide mortgage since October 2021, using Sprive's auto-save alongside manual payments, so this comparison is based …
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March 5, 2026
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Last updated: 22 August 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Affiliate disclosure: This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission …
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March 21, 2026
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Last updated: 19 July 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have a Nationwide mortgage and have been testing mortgage overpayment tools since 2021, including Sprive alongside manual standing orders and …
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April 1, 2026
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OpenAI has shipped a new version of its default “Instant” ChatGPT model: GPT-5.3 Instant. The headline changes are practical: a more natural tone, fewer unnecessary refusals, and stronger web-search synthesis, with OpenAI also claiming …
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March 4, 2026
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Eleven commuter backpacks from £45 to £450, every price checked in Britain on 28 August 2026, and one honest downside named for every single pick.
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August 29, 2026
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The 13 board games for adults we would actually play in 2026, from cheap party classics to heavy strategy, with UK prices and honest, mood-by-mood picks.
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July 22, 2026

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